Rhodochrosite (Argentina)

Rhodochrosite (Argentina)

Mineral: Rhodochrosite 

Origin: Capillitas mining district, Andalgalá Department, Catamarca

Province, Argentina. 

Color: Red and Light Pink 

Treatment: None 

Approximate Dimensions: 3cm x 1.2cm x 3cm 

Weight: 13g

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Rhodochrosite sometimes called "Rosa del Inca" occurs as a hydrothermal vein mineral along with other manganese minerals in low temperature ore deposits as in the silver mines of Romania where it was first found. Banded rhodochrosite is mined in Capillitas, Argentina.

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